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Aussie Will Power Wins the 102nd Indianapolis 500 for Penske
Penske has done far better than Chevrolet with 17 victories in the run for the Hoosier milk, which Power spilled all over himself, the parade Queen and others in the winner’s circle. Along side him his wife, Elizabeth Cannon Power, was lovingly hysterical and elated when she started breathing again and could speak – was as entertaining as the race. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed.com, Ed Carpenter, indy 500, irl, Ken Zino, open wheel racing, Rick Mears, Simon Pagenaud, Team Penske, Will Power
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Ganassi Bests Penske at Watkins Glen IRL Run
Chip Ganassi Racing – often in the shadow of Team Penske in media coverage – was in the sunshine this weekend at the Indy Racing League contest at Watkins Glen. Chevrolet benefited as all podium winners led by Scott Dixon driving for Ganassi had Chevrolet power behind them. Continue reading
Roger Penske to Pace the Indianapolis 500 in a Camaro SS
The announcement came days before Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: PAG) announced today record first quarter 2016 results. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders increased 4.2% to $79.3 million, and related earnings per share increased 7.1% to $0.90 when compared to the same period last year. Continue reading
Wild, Wet Drivers’ Duels in Detroit Sees Honda Edge Chevy
The Detroit Grand Prix was a great IRL race because it was wet – leading to wild drivers duels. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, detroit grand prix, irl, Ken Zino
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Pagenaud in a Honda Wins Inaugural Grand Prix of Indianapolis
Starting fourth, Pagenaud avoided a multi-car crash at the standing start that eliminated his Schmidt Peterson Motorsports teammate, Mikail Aleshin, and fellow Honda driver Carlos Munoz, when pole-qualifier Sebastian Saavedra stalled at the line, resulting in an eight-lap caution period to begin the race. If anyone was watching, the prolonged yellow no doubt sent viewers to the real action of Major League Baseball or the Stanley Cup playoffs. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, cart, irl, Ken Zino, tony george
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Honda Beats Chevrolet at the Brickyard. Record Purse Claimed
The Indianapolis 500 purse record was shattered after a chaotic and red-flagged 106th Indianapolis 500 with race-winner Marcus Ericsson taking home $3.1 million from a total purse of $16,000,200. Continue reading →